摘要:Almost two decades after voters enacted Proposition 215 to give patients access to medical marijuana, California finally has a strong regulatory framework that upholds local control, protects public safety and enhances patient safety. Governor Jerry Brown’s signature on the Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act on Oct. 9 culminated an effort led by a broad coalition that included the League, the California Police Chiefs Association, labor groups, patient advocates and portions of the cannabis industry. Licensing will begin in 2018 at the earliest.